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Penrice Family History

Penrice Surname Meaning

Welsh: habitational name from Penrice (Anglicized form of Welsh Pen Rhys) or from either of two other places called Penrhys.

All three are in Glamorgan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Penrice family from?

You can see how Penrice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penrice family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Penrice families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 95 Penrice families living in Cumberland. This was about 31% of all the recorded Penrice's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Penrice families in 1891.
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What did your Penrice ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Penrice. 25% of Penrice men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 84% of Penrice women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Penrice were Iron Turner Retired and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    25%
  • Joiner
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    17%
  • Iron Turner Retired
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unemployed
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Penrice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penrice census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Penrice. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 285 military records available for the last name Penrice. For the veterans among your Penrice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penrice lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Penrice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Penrice in 1963 was 70, and 38 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penrice ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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